If a keyboard appears instead of the handwriting panel, tap the Switch Keyboard icon and choose the Stylus option.

The handwriting panel appears.

Begin writing in the handwriting panel, either in cursive, block letters, or even a combination.

As you write, Windows quickly begins recognizing the separate words, listing them in order along the panel’s left edge. After you’ve written a short phrase, tap the Insert button. Windows inserts the words as text.

If all goes according to plan, you’ll write your words, insert them, and move on. If all doesn’t go according to plan, you’ll need to correct your mistakes.